Holding In Prayer the Peoples
of Beirut, Lebanon
The blast destroyed a silo at the port in Beirut. Several hours after the blast, emergency crews still had not been able to reach all of the wounded people in their homes, the Lebanese Red Cross said.
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Firefighters douse a fire
at Beirut's port.
Hours after the blast, numerous Beirut hospitals are reportedly overwhelmed.
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On the afternoon of 4 August 2020, two explosions occurred at the port of the city of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The extremely powerful second blast resulted in at least 220 deaths, 7,000 injuries,
The economy of Lebanon was in a state of crisis prior to the explosions. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic had overwhelmed many of the country's hospitals, several of which already were short of medical supplies. The morning before the explosion, the head of the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, which served as the main coronavirus medical facility in Lebanon, warned that it was approaching full capacity.
The government-owned Port of Beirut served as the main maritime entry point into Lebanon and a vital piece of infrastructure to import scarce goods. The Beirut Naval Base is a part of the port.
Prayer for the People of Beirut, Lebanon
“Let us pray for the victims, for their families; and let us pray for Lebanon
so that, through the dedication of all its social, political and religious elements,
it might face this extremely tragic and painful moment and, with the help of the international community, overcome the grave crisis they are experiencing.”
Good and Gracious One, You are strength to those who suffer and comfort to those who grieve. Let our prayers be for the people of Beirut. We claim Your promises of wholeness as we pray for those who suffered a tragic explosion, taking many lives and injury hundreds. We long for your healing touch.
† Make the broken whole, and confirm those who serve them as agents
of your love. Hear our prayer.
† To everyone in distress, grant mercy, grant relief, grant refreshment.
Hear our prayer.
† As Beirut begins to rebuild, we commend those affected to Your care.
Hear our prayer
† Give strength and healing to those who have lost family members.
Hear our prayer.
† God of compassion, watch over the people of Beirut, and weave out of
terrible happenings wonders of goodness and grace.
Hear our prayer.
† Surround those who have been shaken by tragedy with a sense of Your
present love. Hear our prayer.
† Though they are lost in grief, may they find You and be comforted.
Amen.
Good and Gracious One, You are strength to those who suffer and comfort to those who grieve. Let the prayers of who are in trouble rise to you. We claim Your promises of wholeness as we pray for those who are injured, or suffering the loss of a loved. May Your healing touch be a comforting presence. Make the weak strong, the injured healthy, the broken whole, and confirm those who serve them as agents of your love. To everyone in distress, grant mercy, grant relief, grant refreshment. Hear our prayer.
As Beirut begins to rebuild, we commend the people to your care. Give them strength of purpose and concern for others, that they may create a community where Your will may be done.
(Prayer adapted from Presbyterian Church USA
Prayers for those in Distress)
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